Council Member· 2024-2028
Maria del Pilar Avalos
South Gate
No biography on file yet.
Want every word Avalos has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Avalos said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (5)(Environment)
Soil contamination and site remediation
The city has collected rent and host fees from the operation; continued reliance on the CEQA exemption poses legal risk.
SB 1383 compliance consulting contract amendment
Up to $206,441, covered by a CalRecycle SB 1383 grant.
Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Application
Up to $40,020 in grant funds; no General Fund impact.
Lower LA River Para Todos Campaign support
None — the resolution itself costs the city nothing.
EV charging station permitting streamline
A $563 architectural review fee applies, with additional Building & Safety fees later.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Avalos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.